Features
Roadhouse donates $1500
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
The housie mamas from Roadhouse in Arorangi have donated $1500 to the Esther Honey Foundation. Volunteer workers are pictured above accepting the donation. Proceeds from Wednesday night Housie games go toward caring for the animals of the Cook Islands this is not a one-off occurrence, says Gregg Young of Esther Honey Foundation. Roadhouse Housie also […]
Disneyland, here I come!
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Eight-year-old Yvette Turua received the Christmas present of her life this December, winning $10,000 through the Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers rugby league clubs major annual fundraiser. Having found out on Christmas Eve that her ticket was the winner, Yvette and her family spent all Christmas Day letting the win from a $20 ticket sink in. The inevitable […]
New salon offers permanent makeup
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Make-up application can be a tedious process, and in the summer months when its hot enough to melt the make-up off many a face can feel hopeless. But Motea Spa & Salon is offering a new service for those who want to look made-up but are tired of doing the making-up. Moteas beauty consultant Irene […]
Climate change is Anas sole focus
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Ana Tiraa was looking for a challenge and she got one directing the new climate change division within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Tiraa began working at the OPM in October last year, and is still in the process of determining exactly how the new climate change unit will be established. Her appointment […]
Tourism wants stories for Australia
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Tourism operators looking to raise awareness of their products in Australia are being asked to put their cooking hats on, prepare for take-off, ready the spas and think green. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Australia office is currently searching for tourism industry members who want their story included in the markets trade newsletter. Tourism operators are […]
Atiu weapon could fetch $100,000
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
A Cook Islands artefact is the leading display piece on auction at Bonhams, a private San Francisco auction house, next month. It is part of Bonhams first auction devoted solely to Oceanic art, which launches on February 11. The Cook Islands artefact will join 150 other pieces from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Indonesia and Australia at […]
First haircut special all over the world
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
The first haircut for a child has special significance in certain cultures and religions. It can be considered a rite of passage or a milestone. Here we highlight some of the haircutting rituals by different cultural groups around the world sourced from Wikipedia. A Chinese baby often receives its first haircut at the end of […]
Rituals and reasons many and varied
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
The reasons for haircutting ceremonies and its history in the Cook Islands vary from island to island and family to family. One thing that is for sure is that the ceremony brings extended families and communities together in honour of ancestors past and futures yet to be written. Puna Rakanui, emcee at the recent haircutting […]
Ezekiels lineage upheld in tradition
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Five-year-old Ezekiel Tuatea Tatuava-Enjoy is still getting used to his new shorter haircut after the young Atiu warrior had his locks cut in a traditional ceremony on Saturday, January 7. While Ezekiel, the son of Annabelle and Masterton Enjoy, understands that cutting his hair for the first time was a special occasion and big deal […]
Auditions for best singer
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Auditions for talent contest The H Factor will begin next weekend, launching the competitions search for the Cook Islands best singer. The first round of auditions will be held at Hidies Bar from 2pm, giving hopefuls two chances at impressing the competitions judges and being selected for the competitions live shows. Contestants are being asked […]
Nikkis backyard on big screen
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
Aitutaki hits Berlins big screen next month. Filmmaker Nikki Siulepa, daughter of Island Hoppers Ronnie Siulepa, will be attending the 62nd Berlinale Film Festival, to which her film Snow in Paradise has been accepted. Snow in Paradise, which was shot on location in Aitutaki last year using a local cast and crew, has been chosen […]
Theres an alligator in me
Saturday 14 January 2012 | Published in Features
In this week’s Kids Page column we feature more creative writing by Apii Te Uki Ou students published in the school’s 2011 end of year magazine. Schools and teachers are invited to contribute to this page by emailing: matariki@cookislandsnews.com Snappy teeth to chew people. Strong feet to swim. Needs to be big to scare people. […]
Quality decisions vital
Friday 13 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
This is Part 3 of a series on knowing and discerning God’s will by Pastor Jonathon Cargill of Celebration on the Rock Church. (Part 1 –Hearing the voice of God; Part 2 – Hearing the voice of God) A brand new year is here with fresh opportunities and challenges that will require us to make […]
Balancing work and family
Friday 13 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
I want to start off by asking a few questions see if you agree or disagree. 1.) Your family usually protect their personal and family times? 2.) Pressures of work often intrude on family and home life? 3.) You are often too busy helping others, you have no time for the family? 4.) Other interests […]
LDS district now under NZ mission
Friday 13 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Elder F. Michael Watson of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was one of the ecclesiastical leaders that the members of the church were privileged to meet as they attended the churches district conference held at the Arorangi Conference Centre last weekend (January 7-8). Elder Watson, […]
Drumming out new year's greeting
Saturday 7 January 2012 | Published in Features
Drumming group Te Vaerua Kuki Airani from Tereora set out to circle the island with drums beating and wishes of a prosperous New Year on Monday, January 2. The drummers were one of a number of groups that circled the island to celebrate the New Year in customary style.
Crab munching on Mauke visit
Saturday 7 January 2012 | Published in Features
In today’s Kids Page we feature more wonderful and creative writing by students of Apii Te Uki Ou in Turangi. Travelling lions all know that a Sensible lion must not ride on a boat. Boats are not for big sharp teeth, Imagine all the people running and Screaming! I wonder how many people hide and […]
Is it time to look at the end result of the freedom we take for granted?
Saturday 7 January 2012 | Published in Features
There is a freedom to life in the Cook Islands and much of this is what makes people want to live here. There is a feeling of safety, enough to let children wander out of sight when in other countries they would never leave your side, and to enjoy the wind blowing through your hair […]
There is a link to that greatness
Friday 6 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
For the most part, the last few weeks have been spent by many pondering and celebrating the birth of the Saviour Jesus Christ. The wise men said: Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Mathew 2:2. Greatness […]
The year that was - Entertainment
Saturday 31 December 2011 | Published in Features
Local DJ Eddie Eddilicious Chambers DJs at Big Day Out, one of Aucklands biggest music festivals. Samoan hip-hop legend King Kapisi releases a music video for Salvation, which was shot on location at Pacific Resort Rarotonga, the Punanga Nui marketplace and in Muri lagoon. A Japanese film crew from Osakas MBS, which broadcasts a Saturday […]
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